Substitute Preschool Teacher

Are you a socially conscious, dedicated individual who is committed to building a better future for children, families, and their communities? If so, join us as we support early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served. The **Substitute Preschool Teacher** is responsible for a Head Start classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 4 years of age. The Substitute Teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 14 to 20 children. This position is “as needed” and will be called upon when coverage is needed in the classroom at various locations throughout the county. **Why Acelero?** Our mission is bold: To design and deliver research and evidence\-based approaches to eliminate the gaps between young childrenʼs inherent potential and their achievement in school and life. With our partners, we accelerate child and family outcomes that honor all of the aspirations and cultures of the communities we serve. Our values: Data\-Informed Learning; Transparent \& Open Communication; Growth Mindset; Championing Equality; Caring Teams \& Communities. **What You’ll Do:** * Follows the curriculum as scheduled during the time of coverage. * Plans and implements learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness, their understanding and use of language, their understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, their appreciation of books, and their problem\-solving abilities. * Establishes and maintains a safe, healthy learning environment, including maintaining required adult\-child ratio and proper supervision of children at all times. * Supports the social and emotional development of children and using “positive guidance” approaches to dealing